Worcester (3-5-2)

6 ROSS – if it wasn’t for the goalkeeper it could have been an even more miserable afternoon for City as he made several good saves. My man of the match.

5 Oji – an error-strewn display from the experienced defender who was fortunate not to gift Alty two goals following a couple of tame headers.

5 Sharpe – was at fault for the hosts’ second goal as he headed the ball into the path of Chris Lynch to score from close range.

6 J Keane – after a sluggish start at centre-back his versatility came to City’s aid as he played at right-back and central midfield.

4 Steele – was exposed in an unfamiliar wing-back position and was ineffective going forward before being hauled off at half-time.

5 Jackman – got better in the second half but struggled to have much influence on the game as Alty dominated for large spells.

6 English – City were overrun in midfield early on but the 31-year-old battled hard and did a decent job when asked to play up front.

6 Nelson-Addy – was guilty of giving the ball away at times but made a few positive runs and whipped in some good crosses.

5 C Keane – a disappointing day at the office for the 20-year-old whose deliveries were erratic and cut a frustrated figure for much of the match.

4 Murphy – lasted just 45 minutes after doing little to help City’s cause in attack during a dismal opening period.

5 Craig – backed by caretaker boss John Snape to score the goals to keep his side up, the striker registered one effort which went well wide.

Subs: Chambers 5 (Murphy 45), Gallinagh 6 (Steele 45), Devlin 6 (Craig 72). Not used: Vaughan, Ruddock.

Altrincham (4-4-1-1): Deasy 6; Lynch 7, CYRUS 7, Heathcote 7, Brownhill 6; Clee 7 (McWilliams 78), Taylor 6 (Goodall 87), Richman 7, Newby 7; Lawrie 7; Evans 6 (Reeves 83). Subs not used: Patterson, Jones.

Attendance: 854.

Referee: David Underwood 6/10.

Match rating: 2/5.

MATCH STATS:

Altrincham/City

Shots on: 7/0.

Shots off: 5/2.

Corners: 4/5.

Offsides: 1/4.

Fouls conceded: 7/11.

Yellows: Altrincham – Lynch, Heathcote / City – Craig, Steele, C Keane, Oji.